# MP3 Microphones Okazi Releases Sleek Looking iPill for All Your Recording Needs By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okazi-ipill References: [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2009/07/20/ipill-microphone-for-your-ipod/) & [ilounge](http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/ozaki-ipill-on-the-go-mic-for-ipod-nano-4g-ipod-touch-2g/) On-the-go memos can become rather handy for the everyday busy-bee. Okazi has released the [iPill microphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pill-openwear-wireless-headphones) for the [iPod Nano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drought), the 120gb iPod classic and the 2nd generation iPod Touch. The iPill is a cute little pill design that opens in half to reveal the appropriate plug in that connects to the headphone jack for usage. The iPill records with great quality for such a [small device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boya-mini) (not as good as a phone, but pretty good) and it’s small and easy to carry around. The only thing to watch out for are those days when you’re a little ill and you need some meds (it would suck to swallow a microphone). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Recording Devices:** The iPill microphone demonstrates the trend of portable recording devices that offer convenience and high-quality audio recording. - **Mobile Accessories:** Okazi's iPill microphone highlights the trend in mobile accessories that enhance the capabilities of smartphones and portable music players. - **Miniaturization:** The small and sleek design of the iPill microphone represents the trend of miniaturization in electronic devices, allowing for greater portability and ease of use. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The iPill microphone creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer electronics industry by providing a compact and versatile solution for audio recording. - **Music and Entertainment:** The iPill microphone offers disruptive innovation opportunities within the music and entertainment industry by enabling musicians, podcasters, and content creators to easily record on-the-go. - **Mobile Technology:** Okazi's iPill microphone presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the mobile technology industry, catering to the demand for portable audio recording solutions for smartphones and music players. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Content Creator-Focused Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-content-creators.md) - [Portable Podcaster Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microphone-concept.md) - [Stylish Portable Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saramonic-air.md) - [Hyper-Modern Audio Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-tp7.md) - [Compact Capsule-Like Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godox.md) - [Miniature Wireless Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ct5inc.md) - [Wearable Voice Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindclip.md) - [Vlog-Focused Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-mic.md) - [AI-Powered Voice Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-recorder.md)